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Goldilocks

Goldilocks  attrib.— «A friend of mine thinks it should be the Goldilocks Arena. We had one that was too small, then one that was too big.» —“Houston has Summit, but no Peak for Spurs” by Rick Casey San Antonio Express...

Tricky-dadian

Tricky-dadian  n.— «Despite all this money, T&T does not have the best reputation in the region since its citizens are referred to as “Tricky-dadians.”» —“Win some, lose some” by Tony Deyal Trinidad...

dressing

dressing  n.— «“Dressing” refers to stones about the size of bowling balls that are used to settle and fill in among the large granite boulders, which are the backbone of the jetties.» —“Getting the right words out on coastal...

tomb-stoning

tomb-stoning  n.— «The “tomb-stoning” youngsters, who are usually spotted diving off cliffs, have been leaping from a pier over the top of in-coming powerboats.» —“‘Bombers’ Dice With Death” Herald...

coffin

coffin  n.— «Unanimously passed a resolution that prohibits utility companies to place above-ground junction boxes, commonly called “coffins,” in areas where electrical equipment is run underground.» —“Ordinance on paying...

taxing

taxing  n.— «It wasn’t long before people were descending on sport stores with a razorblade to slice off the Lacoste crocodile and sew it on their own cheap three-button polo shirt from the local market. “Taxing” became an...